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ATA Creativity Global Investor presentation summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Investor presentation summary8 Apr, 2026
Company overview and business model
Operates 19 training centers in 18 cities, offering creative arts education and portfolio training for students seeking overseas art studies.
Core business is portfolio training, with additional services in research-based learning, overseas study counselling, and in-school art classes.
Revenue model includes fees per credit hour or per program, depending on the service line.
Covers six major arts disciplines and over 60 sub-divisions, serving a diverse student population.
Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in education and finance.
Financial performance and key metrics
FY 2025 revenue was RMB268.1M ($38.3M), flat compared to FY 2024.
Gross margin declined to 48.6% from 52.7% in FY 2024, mainly due to higher outsourcing and part-time teacher costs.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB85.2M ($12.2M) at year-end 2025.
FY 2025 net loss attributable to shareholders was RMB48.0M ($6.9M).
Book value per ADS was RMB1.01 ($0.14) as of December 31, 2025.
Business lines and revenue breakdown
Portfolio training contributed 69.8% of FY 2025 revenue (RMB187.2M/$26.8M).
Overseas study counselling accounted for 13.4% (RMB35.8M/$5.1M).
Research-based learning made up 7.3% (RMB19.6M/$2.8M).
Other educational services contributed 8.0% (RMB25.4M/$3.6M).
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Latest events from ATA Creativity Global
- Q4 2025 revenue fell 11.7% year-over-year, with a net loss driven by goodwill impairment and competition.AACG
Q4 2025 - Stable Q3 2025 revenue, improved profitability, and 3–5% FY 2025 growth guidance.AACGQ3 2025
- Revenue and profit grew, margins improved, and losses narrowed in Q2 and H1 2025.AACGQ2 2025
- Strong revenue and enrollment growth in 2024, with portfolio training as the main driver.AACGQ3 2024
- Q2 2024 revenues surged 42.8% year-over-year, with gross margin rising to 49.6%.AACGQ2 2024
- Q1 2025 net revenue up 15.9% year-over-year; FY 2025 revenue growth guided at 3–5%.AACGQ1 2025
- Q4 2024 net revenues rose 20.7% and net income jumped 54.9% year-over-year.AACGQ4 2024
Next ATA Creativity Global earnings date
Q3 202617 Nov, 2026
ATA Creativity Global
Next ATA Creativity Global earnings date
Q3 202617 Nov, 2026
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ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on enhancing students' creativity through various specialized programs. The company primarily offers services such as portfolio training, research-based learning, overseas study counseling, and other educational services aimed at helping students prepare for studies in creative disciplines, particularly in art. These services are delivered through a network of training centers in China and via online platforms. Additionally, the company partners with high schools and other educational institutions to offer in-school art classes, and it also provides foreign language training and junior art education. ATA Creativity Global is headquartered in Hefei, China, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.